Thirty-Four: 08/26/07
In half an hour we'll be officially halfway through the birthday season in this home. I am turning thirty-four. Sometime between this birthday and my next one, I will cross the point of having spent more than half my life with my husband. We met when I was seventeen going on eighteen. I'll have to wait until I turn forty-two to have been married to Ian for more than half my life.

Ten years ago I was eagerly awaiting turning twenty-five so I could rent whatever car I wanted to. In the last ten years, I've only rented one car (Ian usually takes care of the car rentals) and that was to have a car to drive to the worst job I've ever had after being rear-ended by two cars on the interchange between the 110 and 10 freeways in Los Angeles.

Five years ago I was a new mother to a then infant Sean. I was still in those harrowing first couple of weeks where I wasn't sure if I would ever sleep again or ever bond with my son. I was also about the come to the realization that Vicadin does bad things to my mental health.

Last year, of course, I was one week away from welcoming Harriet into the family. I was sore and sleep deprived from sciatica and the heat. This year my birthday is taking second stage to Sean and Harriet's birthdays (as it should). I know Ian and Sean have a few things planned for me and that's nice to know. More on the birthday tomorrow night.

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Comment #1: Monday, August, 27, 2007 at 09:19:37

Breeni says:
" Happy Birthday!"

Comment #2: Monday, August, 27, 2007 at 14:33:08

Frances says:
"Happy Happy Birthday to you and yours. Can't wait to see pics of the kids and the cake.
Take care,
Frances "

Comment #3: Tuesday, August, 28, 2007 at 09:37:08

BookGal says:
"Happy Birthday!"

Comment #4: Tuesday, August, 28, 2007 at 13:15:37

Nancy says:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it is everything you deserve!"